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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 12.04.02.10" title_num="12" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="02" heading="Classroom Instruction Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The table in §B of this regulation establishes minimum required classroom instruction topics for firearms classroom instruction.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An “X” in the following table indicates that the corresponding classroom instruction topic is required for the specified type of training:</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Legal aspects in the use of firearms, at a minimum, shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Rules for the use of deadly force;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Alternatives to the use of deadly force;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Emotional, mental, and psychological preparation needed for the possibility of a deadly force shooting situation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Judgmental or decision training on the use of deadly force; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Criminal, civil, and administrative liability for misuse of deadly force.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Safe handling and safe storage of firearms, at a minimum, shall address safe handling and safe storage in the following settings:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At home;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In a law enforcement facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>On the firing line; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>On patrol.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>